Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Family Functioning

Over a year and a half after the first clinical manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID ‐19) were reported in Whuan, China1,2, the magnitude of the pandemic across the globe and its related clinical and social effects3 are still unclear4. The pandemic has affected lives and sparked concerns about everything from health to job security. In high-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) countries, despite trillions in coronavirus aid released by governments, many families still struggle to pay for basic necessities like food and rent, and these difficulties worsened during the pandemic5,6.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - July 2, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pietro Ferrara, Giulia Franceschini, Giovanni Corsello, Julije Mestrovic, Ida Giardino, Mehmet Vural, Tudor Lucian PopMD, Leyla Namazova-BaranovaMD, Eli Somekh, Flavia Indrio, Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani Source Type: research